For the second time in four years, USA Gymnastics has selected Spokane to host the Women's Level 9 Western Championships. After successfully hosting this same event in 2015, youth athletes from across the Western United States will once again be traveling to the Spokane Convention Center May 10-12, 2019 - along with their coaches, families and fans.

A strong local organizing committee is vital to executing this type of high-caliber event. Spokane Gymnastics, a local leader in the sport, and partner on previous gymnastic events, will partner once again with the Spokane Sports Commission.

In addition to developing local gymnastics community, this championship contributes to the local economy through tourism. Coming to this event are approximately 500 gymnasts as well as over 1,200 additional visitors - resulting in 1,500 overnight hotel room night stays. This adds up to an economic impact of $1.7 Million.

Along with the 2015 Level 9 Western Championships, Spokane also hosted the 2014 USA Gymnastics Elite Challenge in Trampoline and Tumbling. Learn more about USA Gymnastics at usagym.org.

Spokane Symphony: Haunted Hallows, the Music of Harry Potter this weekend

Kick off your Halloween celebration with the magical music from Harry Potter performed live by the Spokane Symphony with Eckart Preu conducting, at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. This third annual tradition is where Harry Potter fans unite, dress in costume and enjoy the pre-concert activities.

Performance times are: Saturday, October 27 at 2pm - LIMITED VIP STAGE SEATS STILL AVAILABLE Saturday, October 27 at 8pm - SOLD OUT Sunday, October 28 at 3pm - added due to popular demand

Tickets available at the Box Office of Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, or by calling 509-624-1200. They are also available online and at all TicketsWest outlets.

Warren Miller's 'Face of Winter' is at the Bing Saturday

The late, great Warren Miller's 2018 ski film, 'Face of Winter,' is at the Bing Crosby Theater, for two showings at 6 and 9pm, this Saturday, October 27. Contact Ticketswest at www.ticketswest.com or 800-325-SEAT or go to the Spokane Alpine Haus, 2925 South Regal for your seats.

All Fall Down Reunion tickets still available for Saturday night

There are still great seats for the All Fall Down Reunion show at Northern Quest this Saturday, October 27 at 8pm. It's a benefit for the Future Song Foundation.

'Mira-BOO Bash' Rockin' Halloween Party is Saturday

Make your plans now to dress up in costume for The Mirabeau Hotel's annual 'Mira-BOO Bash' Rockin' Halloween Party this Saturday, October 27 inside MAX at Mirabeau lounge from 9pm to 1am. They will be giving away several trips to Seattle throughout the evening. There will be Costumes, Drink Specials, Cash Prize Giveaways, a DJ and good times for all. It will be a 'Spooktacular' night of fun!

EWU 'Eag Nite' is Friday starting at 6pm

Before Eastern Washington University renews its Big Sky rivalry with the University of Idaho on the football field this Saturday, October 27 the EWU Alumni Association is excited to get the weekend going with Eag-Nite, a new Friday night Homecoming tradition for the entire community.

The all new Eag-Nite kicks off at 6pm on Friday, October 26 in downtown Cheney with the annual homecoming parade, pep rally and bonfire. Watch for special appearances from EWU Football Coach Aaron Best, Marching Band, Cheer and mascot Swoop.

Then at 7pm the streets of downtown Cheney will transform into a festive street party complete with live bands and dancing. Eag-Nite guests will enjoy musical performances from Spokane's hottest Latin band, Milonga, followed by a mix of rock, blues and cover tunes from another local favorite, The Usual Suspects. Downtown Cheney will be lit up with merchants staying open until 10pm.

The Friday night lineup is playing off of Eastern's homecoming theme this year, Lights, Camera...Homecoming. And the goal is to get everyone fired up for Saturday's renewed conference battle with the Vandals.

All events are free and open to the public. For information, contact EWU Alumni Relations Director Lisa Cargill at LCargill@ewu.edu or 509-919-1043.

Gonzaga Basketball Legends are coming to the Fox

On Monday, November 5, some of Spokane's biggest legends will come together. Four of the biggest names in Gonzaga hoops history will be at the legendary Fox Theater as The Spokesman-Review and SWX present 'Gonzaga Legends.'
Casey Calvary. Matt Santangelo. Dan Dickau. Adam Morrison. They are a part of a special group of Zags who helped turn a small university in Spokane into one of college basketball's elite programs. This event will give Bulldogs fans an exclusive chance to hear about the team's remarkable 20-year rise from the players who lived it.

Hosted by SWX sports director Sam Adams and Spokesman-Review college basketball writer Jim Meehan, along with longtime S-R columnist John Blanchette, the evening will be filled with highlights from each player's career, never-before-shared insights, lots of laughs and more than a few surprises that no true-blue Zags fan will want to miss.

Before the event, the Gonzaga cheerleaders and Spike will be there for autographs and photos. After the event, there will be an autograph session with the 'Gonzaga Legends' players that will feature exclusive posters of each player from their days as a Bulldog. Everyone in attendance will get all four collector's posters for free, as well as a 2018-19 basketball schedule poster from Gonzaga University.

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